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Names of Sahaba & Sahabiyat (Companions)

Names of the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ (Sahaba) and the female Companions (Sahabiyat), each with a short note on who they were.

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AbbasLion; stern, austereName of Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of the Prophet ﷺ, and of Abbas ibn Ali, the standard-bearer at Karbala.عباس Abdul RahmanServant of the Most Compassionate (Allah)Name of Abdur Rahman ibn Awf, one of the ten companions promised Paradise; described in hadith as among the names most beloved to Allah.عبدالرحمن AbdullahServant of AllahName of the Prophet Muhammad's father; described in hadith as one of the names most beloved to Allah.عبداللہ Abu BakrFather of the young camelThe first Caliph of Islam and the closest companion of the Prophet ﷺ.ابوبکر AbuzarName of a companion (Abu Dharr)Abu Dharr al-Ghifari was a companion known for his piety and simplicity.ابوذر AliHigh, exalted, nobleThe fourth Caliph of Islam, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet ﷺ.علی AmmarOne who builds and sustains; long-livedName of Ammar ibn Yasir, one of the earliest companions of the Prophet ﷺ.عمار AmrLife, long lifeAmr ibn al-As was a companion and the conqueror of Egypt.عمرو AnasAffection, friendliness, companionshipName of Anas ibn Malik, who served the Prophet ﷺ for ten years and narrated many hadith.انس AshabCompanionsاصحاب BaraaInnocent, free of blameAl-Bara ibn Azib was a companion who narrated many hadith.براء BilalMoisture, freshness; one who satisfiesBilal ibn Rabah was the first muezzin of Islam, chosen by the Prophet ﷺ for his beautiful voice.بلال FarooqOne who distinguishes truth from falsehoodAl-Farooq was the title of Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA), the second Caliph.فاروق HamzaStrong, steadfast; lionHamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of the Prophet ﷺ, was titled Asadullah (Lion of Allah).حمزہ HanzalaName of a companion; a desert gourd plantHanzala ibn Abi Amir, known as Ghasil al-Mala'ika (washed by the angels), was martyred at Uhud.حنظلہ HassaanVery handsome, beautifulHassan ibn Thabit was the Prophet's poet.حسان HassanGood, handsome, beautifulImam Hasan ibn Ali, elder grandson of the Prophet ﷺ.حسن HussainLittle handsome oneImam Hussain ibn Ali, younger grandson of the Prophet ﷺ, martyred at Karbala in 680 CE.حسین HuzaifaName of a companion; small duckHudhayfah ibn al-Yaman was known as the keeper of the Prophet's secrets.حذیفہ JabirConsoler, one who mendsJabir ibn Abdullah was a companion and prolific narrator of hadith.جابر JafarStream, small riverJafar ibn Abi Talib (at-Tayyar), cousin of the Prophet ﷺ, led the Muslim emigrants to Abyssinia.جعفر KhalidEternal, everlastingKhalid ibn al-Walid, called Saifullah (Sword of Allah), was one of history's great military commanders.خالد KhubaibName of a companionKhubayb ibn Adi was a companion martyred in Makkah.خبیب KhuzaimaName of a companionKhuzaymah ibn Thabit's testimony was counted as that of two men by the Prophet ﷺ.خزیمہ MaazProtected, shelteredMu'adh ibn Jabal was a companion praised by the Prophet ﷺ as most knowledgeable about halal and haram.معاذ MuawiyaYoung fox; name of a companionMuawiya ibn Abi Sufyan founded the Umayyad caliphate.معاویہ MusabDifficult, hard to tameMus'ab ibn Umair was the first envoy of Islam to Madinah.مصعب OmairLong-lived; intelligentUmair ibn Sa'd was a companion known for his piety.عمیر QasimOne who distributes, dividerQasim was the name of a son of the Prophet ﷺ, who was known as Abul Qasim; Muhammad bin Qasim brought Islam to Sindh.قاسم SaadGood fortune, happinessSa'd ibn Abi Waqqas was one of the ten companions promised Paradise.سعد SaeedHappy, fortunate, blessedSa'id ibn Zaid was one of the ten companions promised Paradise.سعید SafwanClear, pure; smooth stoneصفوان SalmanSafe, secure; peacefulSalman al-Farsi, the Persian companion, suggested digging the trench at the Battle of Khandaq.سلمان SharjeelName of a companionDerived from Shurahbil; Shurahbil ibn Hasana was a companion and commander.شرجیل SobanName of a companion (Thawban)Thawban was a freed servant and companion of the Prophet ﷺ.ثوبان SufyanSwift-moving; name of companionsSufyan ath-Thawri was a great early scholar of hadith.سفیان SuhaibOf reddish hair or complexionSuhaib ar-Rumi was an early companion of the Prophet ﷺ.صہیب TalhaA kind of tree (acacia)Talha ibn Ubaidullah was one of the ten companions promised Paradise.طلحہ UmarLong-lived, flourishingUmar ibn al-Khattab (RA), the second Caliph, was known for his justice.عمر UqbaOutcome, endUqba ibn Nafi was the companion who founded Kairouan.عقبہ UsaidLittle lionUsayd ibn Hudayr was a leading companion from Madinah.اسید UsamaLionUsama ibn Zaid was a beloved young companion whom the Prophet ﷺ appointed to lead an army.اسامہ UsmanBaby bustard (bird); name of the third CaliphUthman ibn Affan (RA), the third Caliph, compiled the standard written Quran.عثمان YasirEasy, wealthy, prosperousYasir ibn Amir, father of Ammar, was among the first martyrs of Islam.یاسر ZaidGrowth, increase, abundanceZaid ibn Haritha is the only companion named in the Quran (33:37).زید ZarrarName of a brave companionDirar ibn al-Azwar was a famous warrior companion.ضرار ZubairStrong, powerful, intelligentAz-Zubair ibn al-Awwam was one of the ten companions promised Paradise.زبیر

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AishaAlive, living, prosperousWife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and daughter of Abu Bakr (RA); one of the greatest scholars and narrators of hadith.عائشہ AsmaLoftier, more eminent; namesName of Asma bint Abi Bakr, the companion known as Dhat an-Nitaqayn (She of the Two Belts).اسماء AtikaPure; generousAtika bint Abd al-Muttalib was an aunt of the Prophet ﷺ.عاتکہ BareeraLoyal, righteousBarirah was a freed companion mentioned in well-known hadith.بریرہ FatimaOne who weans; captivatingFatima az-Zahra (RA) was the youngest daughter of the Prophet ﷺ, wife of Ali and mother of Hasan and Hussain.فاطمہ HafsaYoung lionessHafsa bint Umar (RA) was a wife of the Prophet ﷺ and guardian of the first written copy of the Quran.حفصہ HamnaA tree with sweet fruit; pleasantHamnah bint Jahsh was a companion and sister of Zainab bint Jahsh (RA).حمنہ JaveriaName of a wife of the Prophet ﷺ; young girlJuwayriyah bint al-Harith (RA) was a wife of the Prophet ﷺ.جویریہ KhadijaEarly-born, premature childKhadija bint Khuwaylid (RA), first wife of the Prophet ﷺ and the first person to accept Islam.خدیجہ KhawlaFemale deerKhawla bint al-Azwar was a famous warrior companion.خولہ KulsoomFull-cheeked; sweet-facedUmm Kulthum was a daughter of the Prophet ﷺ, married to Uthman (RA).کلثوم MaimoonaBlessed, fortunateMaymunah bint al-Harith (RA) was the last woman the Prophet ﷺ married.میمونہ NusaibaOf noble lineageNusaybah bint Ka'b defended the Prophet ﷺ at Uhud.نسیبہ RamlaSand; name of a wife of the Prophet ﷺRamla bint Abi Sufyan (Umm Habiba) was a wife of the Prophet ﷺ.رملہ RumaisaName of a female companionRumaysa bint Milhan (Umm Sulaym) was a companion and mother of Anas ibn Malik.رمیصا RuqayyaGentle; ascent, progressRuqayya was a daughter of the Prophet ﷺ, married to Uthman ibn Affan (RA).رقیہ SafiyaPure, sincere friendSafiyyah bint Huyayy (RA) was a wife of the Prophet ﷺ.صفیہ SawdaName of a wife of the Prophet ﷺSawda bint Zam'a was the Prophet's second wife.سودہ SumaiyaHigh, lofty; name of the first martyr of IslamSumayyah bint Khayyat (RA) was the first martyr in Islam.سمیہ SumeyyeSumayyah, the first martyrسمیہ Umm e AimanMother of AimanUmm Ayman (Barakah) cared for the Prophet ﷺ as a child.ام ایمن Umm e HabibaMother of the belovedUmm Habiba (Ramla bint Abi Sufyan) was a wife of the Prophet ﷺ.ام حبیبہ Umm e HaniMother of HaniUmm Hani was a cousin of the Prophet ﷺ.ام ہانی Umm e SalmaMother of SalmaUmm Salama was a wife of the Prophet ﷺ known for her wisdom.ام سلمہ ZainabFragrant flowering plant; father's precious jewelZainab (RA) was the eldest daughter of the Prophet ﷺ; Zainab bint Ali was the heroine of Karbala.زینب ZunairaName of an early female companion (Zinnirah)Commonly traced to Zinnirah, an early female companion who was freed by Abu Bakr (RA).زنیرہ
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